Community events

October 3, 2013

Westfield Memorial Hospital's Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting is held the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mayville Senior Citizens

The Mayville Senior Citizens Club meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Mayville VFW at noon. All area seniors 55 or older are welcome. Bring a dish to pass and personal table service.

Beginner's Quilting Class at the Ripley Free Library

Join our Beginner's Quilting Class at the Ripley Free Library. The class meets every Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. If you've always wanted to learn how to quilt but thought it was too complicated, now is your chance to mark it off your bucket list. For more information call 736-3913."

Friday, Oct. 4

Roast Turkey Harvest Dinner

There will be a roast turkey dinner served at the First Presbyterian Church located at 49 South Portage Street in Westfield, NY. The cost is $10 for adults while children 10 and under are $5. All dinners will include beverage and homemade dessert. Sit down, take out and delivery are available. For delivery please call the church office before noon the day of the dinner.

Proceeds from the dinner will benefit building restoration and Mission/Outreach Projects. For more info please call the church office at 326-2643.

Westfield's First Friday featuring kid's costume contest

The last First Friday of the season will be Oct. 4 from 5 - 8 p.m. along Main Street in Westfield. Bring a chair and enjoy some tunes from Skip Roberts in the middle of town. Stroll down Main Street and visit the area stores, booths and restaurants. Surroundings Art Gallery will feature a Westfield original garden photograph contest and orders will be taken for anyone wanting to purchase the calendar the photos will be in.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Christmas Arts & Crafts in October

The Hartfield Ladies Auxiliary will be having a "Christmas Arts & Crafts in October" On Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Hartfield Vol. Fire Co. on Elmwood Road in Hartfield, NY from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fundraiser for Apple Seed Christian Preschool

Apple Seed Christian Preschool will be holding their annual 5K walk/run on Saturday Oct. 5. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race begins promptly at 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for pre-registration, $25 on the day of the race. Please contact 716-326-3110 for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Damon Janes chicken and biscuit dinner

A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held at the Westfield Moose Lodge on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 1-7 p.m. Tickest are available at the Moose, Inner Lakes Credit Union and Community Bank in Brocton. Price is $7.00 adult and $5.00 child (7 and under). There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Live music and a Chinese Auction. All proceeds will got to the Damon Janes family to help cover medical expenses.

Monday, Oct. 7

Community tennis

Enjoy tennis every Monday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Meet at the courts behind Westfield Academy and Central School to play tennis. The plan is to have enough people to organize several double matches.

SUNY Empire State College information session

On Monday, October 7 there will be an informational session at 5:30 p.m. The session will be held at 112 West Main Street, Suite 1, Fredonia. Please call for reservation and/or information: 673-1200.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Mayville T.O.P.S meeting

Mayville T.O.P.S NY 1337 meets every Tuesday at the Mayville United Methodist Church on South Erie St. Weigh in starts at 5 p.m., with program starting at 5:30 p.m. Join in to Take Off Pounds Sensibly with a great support group, fun contests and awards. Any questions, call 753-3419 or 386-6075.

"Grant Seeking Basics" Training to be held at Patterson Library

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, in partnership with the Patterson Library and the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System, are offering a free two-part "Grant Seeking Basics" training on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The training will be held at the Patterson Library, located at 40 South Portage Street in Westfield, New York.

Grant Writing Basics will be held from 9:00-10:30 a.m., and a Foundation Directory Online Data Base training will follow from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 pm. Participants of this training will learn how to search for grant sources via the Foundation Directory Online database and increase their grant writing skills.

Registration is required as space is limited. For more information and to register for this training, please contact Eileen Dunn, NCCF Program Coordinator at 366-4892 or edunn@nccfoundation.org by Oct. 4.

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Westfield T.O.P.S. meeting

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meet every Wednesday in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church, 101 E. Main St., Westfield. Weigh in starts at 6 p.m., followed by a program. For more information, call Ann Cochran at 326-2248 or Shirley Kolpien at 326-3376.

Kiwanis Chicken and Biscuits

On Wednesday, Oct. 9 Kiwanis Service and Leadership Programs will be hosting Chicken and Biscuits at St. Dominic's RC Church in Westfield, NY. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-14 and children under 4 are free. The event is being held to support Autism research. Please come help support this worthy cause!

Thursday, Oct. 10

Parkinson's support group at Absolut Care in Westfield

The Absolut Care of Westfield's Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting is held the second Thursday of the month in the Absolut Care Activity Room from 4 to 5 p.m.

Westfield Senior Citizens

The Westfield Senior Citizens meet on the second Thursday of the month at the YWCA Westfield at 12 p.m. For more information, call Shirley Kolpien at 326-3576.

"Here Comes Open Enrollment Now What?"

The Chautauqua County Office for the Aging is presenting a "Here Comes Open Enrollment Now What?" presentation at Lake Shore Assembly of God, 252 East Main St., Westfield, NY on Thursday, October 10 at 1 p.m. Chautauqua County Medicare Health Insurance Coordinator, Christine Cheronis will provide information on Medicare in 2014, EPIC (NY State Pharmaceutical Program), Medicare Savings Program, Medicare Fraud & the new NY Health Exchange and what it means for Medicare recipients. A "Question and Answer" period will follow the presentation. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, Oct. 11

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 459 meeting

On Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. the Vietnam Veterans of America Chautauqua County Chapter #459 will be holding a meeting at John T. Murphy VFW Post #1017 located at 113 Deer St. in Dunkirk, NY. All Vietnam -era veterans are invited.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Murder Mystery Coming in October

Ripley Free Library presents "Happy Deathday To You" at the Noble Winery on Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale at $18.50 per person or $35.00 for two at the Ripley Free Library. Price of the ticket includes a glass of wine, a delicious dinner and a night of entertainment.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Babysitting Clinic

Boys and girls ages 11-15 are invited to the Babysitting Clinic held at the YWCA. Registration is $25 and seating is limited. Call the YWCA at 326-2011 to register. Class begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m.; bring a bag lunch. Those attending will learn child care techniques, emergency procedures and responsible decision making.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 459 meeting

On Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. the Vietnam Veterans of America Chautauqua County Chapter #459 will be holding a meeting at John T. Murphy VFW Post #1017 located at 113 Deer St. in Dunkirk, NY. All Vietnam -era veterans are invited.